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'It still feels like a dream:' Dairy farmer beats incumbent Andy Ogles in Tenn. Republican primary race
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Ben Hall , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway More information about the race and its participants can be found through NewsChannel 5 WTVF.
A Republican primary race in Tennessee has yielded a surprising result, with Charlie Hatcher defeating incumbent Congressman Andy Ogles. Hatcher, a dairy farmer from Williamson County, seemed taken aback by his own victory. Further details about the race are available from local news sources.
Hatcher's campaign emphasized his farming background, and his family owns a dairy farm in the area. The outcome of the primary has been acknowledged by Ogles, who conceded to Hatcher and offered his assistance. More information about the race and its participants can be found through NewsChannel 5 WTVF.
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Category: local Published: August 7, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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